Lena Ramfelt

Lena Ramfelt is a globally recognized individual known for her profound expertise and passion for startups.

She currently offers guidance to entrepreneurs worldwide, enjoying hands-on work with them and is the lead author of three Gear Up texts, including the latest one on business model potential and planning for success.

With a post-doctoral background in Entrepreneur Ecosystems from Stanford University, Dr. Ramfelt has a 12-year experience teaching entrepreneurship at Stanford's School of Engineering.

Lena has also been involved with educational institutions like Stockholm School of Economics and Babson College, and has led the faculty for Social Entrepreneurship Forum based in Stockholm.

Additionally, Lena Ramfelt has contributed to the community through funding non-profit organizations like 'Make a Kid Smile' and 'Global Buddy Schools', and has co-founded a non-profit focused on fostering entrepreneurship in Swedish educational institutions.

Her educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Stockholm.

She has held positions such as Professor at ArtCenter College of Design, Founder of Lena in the Trenches blog, Co-Founder at DaVinci Ventures.co, Lead Faculty at Creative Startups, and Teaching roles at Stanford University.